English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Broadfold

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Brodefold 1587 HAS 1614 FGr
  • Broadfoulde 1649 ib

Etymology

, Brodefold 1587 HAS 39, 232, 1614FGr 12,Broadfoulde 1649 ib , v. brād , fald .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name